Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Redesigning the Healthcare Workforce for the Future with Jeremy Stephens May 19, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Jeremy Stephens, Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President, Tidelands Health. He discusses workforce flexibility, predictive workforce planning, AI in HR, and how strong communication and adaptable leadership are helping Tidelands Health meet the demands of a rapidly growing region.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Scaling Population Health with AI While Preserving the Human Touch May 19, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Spring 2026 Payer Issues Roundtable features Betsy Williamson, RN, BS, MHA, Vice President, Quality Performance and Population Health, Medical Mutual of Ohio. She shares how an AI healthcare voice agent is expanding member engagement, improving satisfaction, and enabling care teams to focus on higher impact work while maintaining a human-centered approach to care.

This episode is sponsored by Hippocratic AI.

Rethinking Physician Engagement, Flexibility, and Retention in Healthcare May 19, 2026

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In this episode, Matt Brown, Vice President, Advisory Services and Enterprise Solutions at CHG Healthcare, joins the podcast to discuss key findings from CHG Healthcare’s 2025 Physician Sentiment Research, including the growing importance of leadership transparency, physician autonomy, and workforce flexibility. He also shares how health systems can rethink engagement strategies, AI adoption, and care delivery models to better retain and support physicians in an evolving healthcare landscape.

This episode is sponsored by CHG Healthcare.

Physician Leadership, AI, and High Value Care with Dr. Steve Williams May 18, 2026

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In this episode, Stephen B. Williams, MD, MBA, MS, FACS, FACHE, Associate Chief Medical Officer, UTMB Clear Lake, Medical Director for High Value Care, UTMB Health System, Chief, Division of Urology, Professor (Tenured), Urology and Radiology, The Robert Earl Cone Professorship, Director of Urologic Oncology, The University of Texas Medical Branch,discusses physician leadership, operational transformation, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nemours Children's Health May 18, 2026

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In this episode, R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nemours Children's Health, discusses why investing in childhood health can transform long-term outcomes for society, the role of healthcare systems in addressing social determinants of health, and Nemours Children’s innovative work in kindergarten readiness and pediatric global budgeting.

Leading Through Innovation and Expanding Access to Care with Christopher Douglas May 18, 2026

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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Christopher Douglas, Houston Market Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System. He discusses expanding mobile diagnostics and bedside specialty services, building adaptable teams, and how operational agility and payer mix diversification are shaping the future of healthcare leadership.

In collaboration with Insight Global.

Healthcare Upside / Down: How BCBS Massachusetts Predicts Churn, Empowers Brokers, and Wins More Business May 18, 2026

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In this episode, Steve Moorehead, Vice President of Product, Strategic Planning and Performance Management at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusett, and Marc Pierce, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss why client retention has become a growing challenge for health plans and how organizations can use data-driven insights to identify risk earlier.

This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.

Caitlin Walker, Manager at the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation & Rebecca Cornille, Chief Dental Officer at Vista Community Clinic May 17, 2026

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In this episode, Caitlin Walker, Manager at the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, and Rebecca Cornille, Chief Dental Officer at Vista Community Clinic, join the podcast to discuss expanding oral health access across communities. They share insights on improving coverage for seniors, emphasizing prevention for youth, and the powerful impact of community partnerships in driving better dental health outcomes.

Sarah Hollins, Director of Behavioral Health Services at West Virginia University Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center May 17, 2026

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In this episode, Sarah Hollins, Director of Behavioral Health Services at West Virginia University Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of staff support and patient safety in behavioral healthcare leadership. She shares insights on addressing training and practice gaps, and offers her perspective on the future of behavioral health and the evolving needs of patients and care teams.

Alda Mizaku, Chief AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital May 17, 2026

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In this episode, Alda Mizaku, Chief AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss expanding ambient documentation across the clinical environment and how AI education serves as the foundation for successful adoption. She also shares how these technologies can improve the patient experience while helping clinicians reduce administrative burden and focus more on care.